This is not a Flophouse by K I Hope (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: USED Poor. First Edition. Stated first edition, inscribed by the author on the second leaf. Water-damaged along the top. Shelfworn. Inscribed by Author.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good condition. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Edition. Boise, Idaho: Borderline Publishing LLC, 2010. SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the front inside cover (his signature as "Joe K." and "Please Enjoy one day at a time" only, NOT personalized to anyone). Very Good condition. Flat uncreased spine. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Pages are clean and unmarked. Photo illustrated. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. The author's full name is: (Joel) Kay William Klingersmith. From a 2012 review by John Idaho: "Throughout the book, Joe talks about his life in the context of his lost battle with alcohol and his spiritual life and recovery network that not only keeps him sober, but also gave him a life that is spiritually based while about as far from prudish, boring, or square as you could imagine. His warts-and-all approach to storytelling is refreshing because it shows how even those of us who remain plagued by many character flaws can still have great joy and face life fearlessly, joyously, adventurously. It also provides a very genuine account of the contrast and reconciliation between the inner and outer life of a gay man. For straight men like myself, this provides insight and understanding that helps reconcile misconceptions or indifference we may have acquired during our formative years. Another really enjoyable aspect of this book is its collection of moments from a time and place in history in the West that is no more. The many moments from the author's childhood give a personal and childlike view of life in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. The author then brings us along into far-off continents and situations in the 90s and turn of the millennium, while retaining his childlike wonder and storytelling style throughout. Most of all, this book is a fun read. It's the honest story of a true character--someone who is almost bigger than life, yet obviously a very real and self-aware person. And while I didn't expect the read to be funny, I found myself laughing about as much as I ever have with any book." From a 2014 review by Scott: "I have read alot of books in my lifetime, and the ones that get to me the most and stay with me are the books written from the heart, with the heart. This is one of those books. Unique in its own truth! The author was an amazing man that will be loved and remembered forever. Thank you Joe, for your legacy." From Rainy Day Reviews: "Joe K. shows what beauty there is in loss and what victory there is in surrender. Through his personal experiences Joe shares a peaceful message of faith, hope, and recovery in the twelve steps. From his idyllic childhood in the ranching and mining towns of the Pacific North West, Joe's life takes him to the glittering nightclubs of the 1960's where his career as a performer brought his great success, and where his very personal journey began. From gutters and flophouses of San Francisco to the luxury resorts of South America, Africa, Europe and Asia, Joe shares his exciting journey to spiritual and personal awakening and finding self-acceptance and love." From a review by Wendy Hines: "Joe's life has been battle after battle with homosexuality, alcohol, HIV and mental disorders. Memory after memory takes us from Joe's birth through today. Although most of the book was rather dryly written, the stories of Joe's life are actually quite fascinating. Joe and his wife, Andriette, were entertainers. From what I gather, once the entertainment portion of Joe's life ended, the explorer part of his life began. Each memory is clearly detailed with lots of interesting side stories entwined in each. For me, the most interesting part was seeing how Joe pulled religion and God into most of his experiences. Even those that were devastating usually ended with a blessing of some sort.". SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. (x), 417pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.